Our Mission
The mission of the Santa Clara Schools Foundation, since its founding in 1992, is to enhance the quality of education for all students in the Santa Clara Unified School District by providing a source of funds for educational projects, equipment, and programs which directly benefit the students.
Four Focus Areas
We are inspired by the creativity and innovation we see in our public school classrooms. Whether it be through the arts, music, health centers, gardens, or STEAM programs we support, we are creating a better future for our students and for our community.
The foundation focuses on programs that fall under four categories:
The foundation focuses on programs that fall under four categories:
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Education - Helping students build the foundational skills to become productive contributors to the workforce and society of the future
- Student Equity - Easing the family burden of college affordability through creative scholarship programs
- The Family Resource Center - Investing in programs that support unhoused kids and their families, those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, English learners, and special education students
- Environmental literacy & sustainability - Building appreciation of nature and understanding of the challenges that will need to be met to address the impacts of climate change.